2026 Legislative Agenda Adopted
The Chamber of Catawba County Board of Directors has officially adopted our 2026 Legislative Agenda, which will guide our advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels in the year ahead. Grounded in our commitment to strengthening the business climate and fostering long-term economic growth, this agenda outlines the public policy priorities we will […]
2025 Annual Report
Each year, we publish an Annual Report for one primary reason: accountability.To our investors.To our partners.And to the broader business community we are privileged to serve. The Chamber of Catawba County’s 2025 Annual Report reflects focused, disciplined work aligned around one central objective — strengthening the competitiveness of Catawba County. If you haven’t yet reviewed […]
Celebrating Our 2025 Chamber Ambassadors
At The Chamber of Catawba County, strong partnerships don’t happen by accident — they are built through intentional outreach, consistent engagement, and leaders who are willing to show up. Our 2025 Chamber Ambassadors embody that commitment. Sponsored by Carolina West Wireless and Chick-fil-A, the Ambassador program serves as a volunteer extension of our Chamber team. […]
Introducing 2026 Board Chair, Brett Bartles
We are pleased to announce Brett Bartles, President and CEO of Sarstedt, Inc., in Newton, NC, as the 2026 Board Chair of The Chamber of Catawba County. Brett brings a dynamic blend of leadership experience, global business perspective, and deep North Carolina roots to this role. He currently serves as CEO and President of Sarstedt, […]
54th Annual Meeting & Reception: The Convening Power of The Chamber
Several hundred leaders representing business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations gathered for The Chamber of Catawba County’s 54th Annual Meeting & Reception — an evening that reflected both the strength of our business community and the responsibility we share in shaping its future. As shared in the program, when The Chamber calls the room together, […]
Know Before You Go: 20th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
This Thursday, hundreds of women and allies from across our region will gather at the Hickory Metro Convention Center for a full day of connection, learning, and growth at the 20th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by Catawba Valley Health System.If you’re joining us, here’s what you can expect—and how to make the most of […]
Carolina HealthWorks – Now Open for Enrollment!
We’re excited to share that Carolina HealthWorks has been officially approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance and is now open for enrollment as of November 1! For many small businesses, providing quality, affordable health coverage for owners, employees, and their families has been a long-standing challenge. Carolina HealthWorks offers a competitive solution. This […]
Future of Catawba County Summit Inspires Bold Vision for What’s Ahead
More than 360 business and community leaders came together on September 24th at the Hickory Metro Convention Center for the 2025 Future of Catawba County Summit, Presented by Truist—a day dedicated to exploring the trends, opportunities, and challenges that will shape our region in the decade to come. This year’s Summit placed a spotlight on […]
The ROSE Thrift & More! Ribbon Cutting
On August 29, 2023, we hosted a Ribbon Cutting for The ROSE Thrift and MORE! The ROSE Thrift and MORE! is a fun, out-of-the-box thrift store located in downtown Hickory at 108 South Center Street. Formerly known as 31 Thrift and MORE! The ROSE Thrift and MORE! sells a wide variety of clothing, vintage clothing, […]
The Premier Music & Event Space Ribbon Cutting
On August 17, 2023, we hosted a Ribbon Cutting for The Premier Music & Event Space. The Premier is a new 8,000 sq ft facility that features an open air bar, state of the art sound, lighting, and space to accommodate up to 600 people. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00-10:00 PM and […]